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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,563.72, 17,338.02 and 6,974.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,563.72, 17,338.02 and 6,974.72 is: 9,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,563.72 : 17,338.02 = 6,974.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,563.72/17,338.02 = 6,974.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,563.72x = 17,338.02 × 6,974.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,563.72x = 120,927,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,927,834.85/12,563.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,625.16

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